Private wine collectors cellar

Type: Private wine collectors cellar
Status: Completed
Year: 2022
Location: Somewhere, Lithuania
Team: Andrė Baldišiūtė, Vaiva Šimoliūnaitė-Čečkauskienė, Urtė Ieva Karalevičienė

Photo: Norbert Tukaj

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The history of private wine cellars and wine consumption dates back centuries. Throughout time, individuals and societies have recognized the value of preserving and aging wine under optimal conditions to enhance its flavors and qualities. The private wine cellar was designed to emphasize the history and practice of wine storage, simultaneously creating a space for deep conversations and private discussions.

The practice of storing wine dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. These cultures understood the importance of proper storage to prevent spoilage and improve the taste of wine. In ancient Rome, people used to build elaborate wine cellars, known as "cella vinaria," to store and age their wines. Today, private wine cellars are not only a sign of affluence but also a reflection of a deep appreciation for the art and science of winemaking.

The wine cellar comprises only a few rooms: two separate wine cellars and a wine tasting room. The cellars are designed to store wines with advanced technologies, such as remote climate, temperature, and humidity control systems. The rough tuff rock (a rock composed from hardened volcanic ash), white Baltic sand and brick shelves harmoniously blend with historic bricks. The tasting room is elegant and sophisticated, using timeless materials such as dark golden-veined Italian marble and natural wood to connect the new design to the historic brick arches.

The concept of the wine cellar's interior is a continuity of the wise, mature, and sophisticated taste of the client, as well as an interpretation of historic vintage wine traditions.